Job summary
We are looking for a talented Finance Manager to lead the neurosurgical side of the Queen Square division. The Finance Manager will be part of the Specialist Hospitals Board finance team at Queen Square and will help ensure the consistent achievement of financial performance and outcome targets that support the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will be expected to work in a way that facilitates collaborative partnerships to achieve the Trust's strategic vision.
The successful candidate will be expected to make an active contribution to the running of the finance function, generating service improvement ideas and deputising as and when required for the Senior Finance Manager. You will be a strong communicator and will be able to work with non-finance staff to present complex financial information in ways which will ensure engagement and understanding.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and advise the Queen Square Division and the Senior Finance Manager in the full range of financial advice and support required. The post holder will provide management accounting information and support to the budget holders within the Queen Square Division of the Trust, under the line management of the Senior Finance Manager. They will have line management responsibilities for two Management Accountants. A particular responsibility will be the provision of timely resource management information to the budget holders with which the role is linked and to assist in the provision of comprehensive financial management information and advice to a range of areas within the Trust.
The post holder will undertake the analysis of the Divisions financial position - for monthly variance analysis and monthly forecasting.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced IT skills including Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spread sheets and databases and familiar with the use of ledger systems
Desirable
- CCAB qualified Postgraduate management qualification at masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in reconciliation and balances, financial processes, computer systems and ledgers, complex financial reporting, and financial forecasting through scenario planning
- Experience of working with Finance
- Experience of working in Health Sector
- Have experience of work undertaken unsupervised
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute NHS trust
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- The ability to communicate effectively across staff groups
- Be able to build effective working relationships
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret numerical data
- Ability to develop complex, contentious financial data and reports into a format which can be easily understood by all levels and professions within the Trust.
- Interest in and capability with figures and financial calculations, and ability to interpret figures to support proposals and decisions.
- An ability to deputise for the Senior Finance Manager
- Demonstrable experience of people management
Personal qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
- Energy and enthusiasm to ensure that objectives are met.
- Ability to organise personal time and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Other requirements
Essential
- An ability to see the bigger picture, and recognise the impact of decisions on others and the wider community.
- Enthusiasm for the NHS and for public service.
Desirable
- An understanding of the NHS finance regime
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced IT skills including Excel and Word. Expected to design and create reports using financial spread sheets and databases and familiar with the use of ledger systems
Desirable
- CCAB qualified Postgraduate management qualification at masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in reconciliation and balances, financial processes, computer systems and ledgers, complex financial reporting, and financial forecasting through scenario planning
- Experience of working with Finance
- Experience of working in Health Sector
- Have experience of work undertaken unsupervised
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute NHS trust
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- The ability to communicate effectively across staff groups
- Be able to build effective working relationships
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret numerical data
- Ability to develop complex, contentious financial data and reports into a format which can be easily understood by all levels and professions within the Trust.
- Interest in and capability with figures and financial calculations, and ability to interpret figures to support proposals and decisions.
- An ability to deputise for the Senior Finance Manager
- Demonstrable experience of people management
Personal qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
- Energy and enthusiasm to ensure that objectives are met.
- Ability to organise personal time and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Other requirements
Essential
- An ability to see the bigger picture, and recognise the impact of decisions on others and the wider community.
- Enthusiasm for the NHS and for public service.
Desirable
- An understanding of the NHS finance regime
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
